Wix Pricing in India: Plans, Extras and the True Yearly Cost
Wix premium plans are Light (about $17/month), Core (about $29), Business (about $39) and Business Elite (about $159), on yearly billing; monthly billing costs more. Wix shows local prices at checkout in India. You need Core or above to accept payments. Add domain renewals, apps and email for the true cost. Guide by Kode Studio, Hyderabad.
| Light | ≈$17/month yearly — 2 GB storage, no payments |
|---|---|
| Core | ≈$29/month — 50 GB, accept payments, basic ecommerce |
| Business | ≈$39/month — 100 GB, standard ecommerce |
| Business Elite | ≈$159/month — unlimited storage, advanced ecommerce |
| Free domain | First year on yearly premium plans |
| Checked | wix.com on 23 Oct 2026 — USD reference, local prices at checkout |
Wix plans compared
| Plan | Price (yearly, USD ref.) | Approx. ₹/year | Storage | Payments / store |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | ₹0 | Limited | No; Wix ads and subdomain |
| Light | ≈$17/month | ≈₹17,000–₹18,000 | 2 GB | No |
| Core | ≈$29/month | ≈₹29,000–₹31,000 | 50 GB | Yes, basic ecommerce |
| Business | ≈$39/month | ≈₹39,000–₹41,000 | 100 GB | Yes, standard ecommerce |
| Business Elite | ≈$159/month | ≈₹1.6 lakh+ | Unlimited | Yes, advanced |
Wix displays USD for reference and charges local prices by country, so the rupee price you see at checkout may differ from a straight conversion. Prices exclude taxes.
What the free Wix plan can and cannot do
The free plan lets you build and publish a site on a Wix subdomain with Wix branding. You cannot connect your own domain, remove branding or accept payments. It is fine for testing a design; it is not suitable for a business that wants to look professional or be found on Google for its brand name.
Hidden extras that raise the real cost
- Domain renewal after the free first year.
- Business email — Google Workspace through Wix or elsewhere costs extra per user.
- Apps from the Wix App Market — bookings, reviews, advanced forms — many are paid monthly.
- Payment gateway fees on every sale.
- Premium templates or designers if you hire help.
- Monthly billing premium — paying monthly costs noticeably more than yearly.
Three-year cost example
| Item | Small business on Core |
|---|---|
| Core plan × 3 years | ≈₹90,000 |
| Domain renewals (years 2–3) | ≈₹2,000–₹3,000 |
| Email for 2 users | ≈₹10,000–₹20,000 |
| One or two paid apps | ≈₹10,000–₹30,000 |
| Total | ≈₹1.1–₹1.4 lakh |
Illustrative estimate; your exact figures depend on checkout prices, exchange rates and apps.
Which Wix plan should you choose?
- Portfolio or simple information site: Light.
- Taking bookings or payments, a small shop: Core.
- Growing store with more products: Business.
- Large catalogue or high volume: consider whether a dedicated ecommerce platform or custom store is better before paying for Business Elite.
Accepting payments in India on Wix
Before choosing Wix for selling, confirm that the payment providers you need — UPI, Razorpay, PhonePe or others — are available for your Wix account in India, and how GST invoices are handled. Indian customers expect UPI at checkout; if it is missing or clunky, conversion suffers.
Is Wix worth the price?
Worth it when…
You want to build and edit the site yourself, need it live quickly, and value hosting and security being handled for you.
Not worth it when…
You need strong SEO for competitive searches, Indian ecommerce features, full ownership, or lowest cost over several years.
Cheaper alternatives
WordPress on Indian shared hosting costs a few thousand rupees a year plus maintenance — see Wix vs WordPress. Shopify suits product businesses — Shopify vs Wix. A custom-coded site has no monthly platform fee at all. AI builders are another option — AI website builders reviewed.
How to pay less for Wix
Simple ways to reduce the bill.
You'll need: Your Wix account
Pay yearly or for multiple years
Monthly billing is the most expensive option.
Pick the lowest plan that fits
Do not pay for ecommerce if you only need a brochure site.
Audit paid apps
Cancel apps you no longer use.
Buy email separately if cheaper
Zoho or Hostinger email can cost less — see business email cost.
Watch renewal dates
Introductory discounts often end at renewal.
Paying Wix from India
Wix accepts cards for premium plans; make sure international or recurring payments are enabled if your card is charged by a foreign entity. Keep invoices for accounting and check whether GST is applied. Set reminders before renewal so you can decide calmly whether to continue.
Compare with a one-time custom website
Kode Studio builds custom-coded websites from ₹6,999 including hosting, SSL and 1 year of support, with no monthly platform fee — often cheaper than Wix over three years. Talk to our team in Gachibowli, Hyderabad or try the website cost calculator.
Watch out for renewal pricing
Wix, like many platforms, often runs introductory offers and discounts on the first term. When the plan renews, the price can be noticeably higher, and exchange-rate movements change what you pay in rupees. Note your renewal date and the expected renewal amount when you buy, and decide a month ahead whether to renew, change plan or move platforms, so you are never forced into an expensive automatic renewal.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Wix cost in India?
Premium plans are about $17, $29, $39 and $159 a month on yearly billing; Wix shows local prices at checkout.
Is Wix free?
There is a free plan with a Wix subdomain and branding; a custom domain needs a premium plan.
Which Wix plan lets me sell online?
Core and above can accept payments.
Does Wix include a domain?
Yearly premium plans include a free domain for the first year; renewals cost extra.
Is Wix cheaper than WordPress?
Usually not over several years; WordPress hosting in India is inexpensive but needs maintenance.
Can I cancel Wix and keep my site?
No. Wix sites cannot be exported to another host; you would need to rebuild.
What people ask AI about this
Questions people type into ChatGPT, Gemini and Google — answered directly.
“Wix ka plan India mein kitne ka hai?”
Wix plans yearly billing par: Light lagbhag $17/month, Core $29, Business $39, Business Elite $159. Checkout par local price dikhta hai. Payment lene ke liye Core ya upar chahiye.
“Who builds custom websites cheaper than Wix in Hyderabad?”
Kode Studio in Gachibowli, Hyderabad builds custom websites with hosting and support, without monthly platform fees.
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Last updated 23 October 2026 · Kode Studio, Gachibowli, Hyderabad